FIFA 2018 World Cup Predictions: Teams Most Likely to Win

The FIFA World Cup draw has been made and more than half of the planet is excited about it. Chatter has already increased about various odds and which team is most likely to win. The biggest sporting event of the year is no less than a carnival, regardless of which country ends up with the coveted trophy.

Rahul Thadani

Last Updated: Feb 27, 2018

Football is the most popular sport on the planet. Half the planet will be tuned in to the extravaganza in the month of June. The draw for The World Cup 2018 was made on 1st December 2017 in Moscow, Russia, giving us the perfect time to analyze each group and predict the teams which can qualify for a round of 16.

As 32 teams have been divided into 6 groups; each group contains 4 teams. Without futher ado, let us start the ball rolling towards the predictions.

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Most Likely Winners: Uruguay and EgyptRussian were able to secure fourth place in the FIFA World Cup in the year 1966. Uruguay has won the World Cup title in 1930 and 1950. They will have an upper hand in this group, as Russia and Saudi Arabia rank the lowest in the FIFA world ranking. This draw has definitely given Uruguay and Egypt an easy passage to the round of 16.

Most Likely Winners: Portugal and SpainEven though Portugal ranks third and Spain ranks sixth in the FIFA world rankings, Spain is more likely to overtake Portugal. After all, it will be a battle between Cristiano Ronaldo and his Real Madrid teammates.

Sergio Ramos has been a part of a Spain team has won two European Champions in the year of 2008 and 2012, and one FIFA World Cup in 2010. Morocco has a good chance to prove themselves with Head coach Hervé Renard and CB Medhi Benatia's defensive mechanism.

Most Likely Winners: Argentina and CroatiaThe four teams in this group stage will be neck and neck. Argentina, despite all difficulties is likely to win. Croatia has got talented players like Luka Modrić as a captain and Mario Mandžukić as a forward which will help them in ensuring their spot for the round of 16.

However, Iceland has got good attacking players and their previous performance at the Euro can surprisingly help them out in winning this group stage. The chances of Nigeria's success are not high, although they can give their best to win against Iceland.

Most Likely Winners: Brazil and SwitzerlandA not-so-good, yet not-so-bad draw for Brazil. It will be easy for Brazil to find their way to the knockout stage. Switzerland was able to win all but one game in the qualifying matches. Costa Rica might be able to surprise us by winning this stage. Serbia has the potential to turn the tables with a talented player like Sergei as a center midfielder.

June 23:Teams: South Korea v MexicoVenue: Rostov-on-DonTime: 18:00 Local Time

June 27:Teams: South Korea v GermanyVenue: KazanTime: 17:00 Local Time

June 27: Teams: Mexico v SwedenVenue: EkaterinburgTime: 19:00 Local Time

Most Likely Winners: Germany and MexicoGemany is the current world champions and top-ranked team in the FIFA world rankings might win all the three matches, and secure spot in a round of 16. Mexico's matches will be exciting to watch, as it is one good attacking team with players like Javier Hernandez in the position of striker and Herrera as a midfielder.

Sweden could secure second spot if they play like they did in the playoffs. This draw has turned out to be bad for South Korea and it has a very slim chance of winning against teams like Germany and Mexico.

Most Likely Winners: Belgium and EnglandThe only spectacular battle in this group is between Belgium and England. These two being strong teams, Tunisia and Panama have a difficult task, in winning the group stage.

Most Likely Winners: Colombia and PolandPoland is a top-ranked team in this group, although it is not guaranteed to win against Colombia. Nevertheless, it will be a spectacular match between two FC Bayern Munich teammates, Rodríguez and Lewandowski. Japan is not among the strongest two, but it still stands a chance.

So these were the predictions according to the individual team's current and previous performances in qualifier matches, their potential players and FIFA world rankings. But hey! Everything is unpredictable in football. Some teams may be more than capable of beating the best, but it may not be their day. So, who do you think will win the World Cup?